Migraine Headaches Support Group
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
I've had migraines on and off from the time I was about 14, but in the past year, I have had them 15 to 20 days out of 30. I've had 2 MRI's and one CAT scan. I'm on my 3rd preventative, 3rd abortive, take Lortab and Naproxen like it's going out of style, changed my diet (with minimal splurges), got a glare screen for my computer at work... I've changed my life for these things. I could handle it if it were just head pain. But the fatigue, the numbness in my left hand, arm, leg, foot and face, the blackouts, the HORRIBLE pain in my head, the loss of vision, not being able to be in the sun, puking up my toenails, not to mention all the side effects from the meds I take... when do you trade in your old life and take the one the world of migraines is trying to shove on you? When is enough enough? When do you throw in the towel and say, "All right, you win. I give up,"? I know I sound like a whiney baby, I am just feeling a little overwhelmed by the head monster today. Thanks for listening... or reading... you know what I mean. :)
~Jill
~Jill
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
HUGS, hope you find relief.
I don't think it is about giving up. I think it is about making concessions, realizing new limitations, and working with what you currently have.
And I don't mean to make it seem like I have it completely together either. I reject limitations right and left. I've fallen more than once because I've refused to use my cane for balance. I figure I'm 27...why should I have to?
The point is..don't trade, 'cause it is a bad trade. Just work with what you've got. There are ways of fitting your "old life" in with this new one. It just takes some work and adjustment.
Sending you hugs and prayers
http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/705/